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Steven G. Gilbert
ENV H 405
Seattle Campus

Toxic Chemicals and Human Health

Basic principles governing the behavior and effects of toxic chemicals released into the environment; sources, distribution, and fate of toxic chemicals in the environment; chemicals and cancer; chemicals and birth defects; government regulation of chemical hazards. Focus on human health impacts of chemicals found in the workplace and general environment. Prerequisite: 2.0 in BIOL 220; either 2.0 in CHEM 224, 2.0 in CHEM 239, or 2.0 in CHEM 337. Offered: Sp.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

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Last Update by Steven G. Gilbert
Date: 10/02/2006